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NTSB investigations, 2002

200 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

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19622026

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duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2002
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 350)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB FTW03FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Addison, TXThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank positions which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 28, 2002 · N3367C · DestroyedNTSB DEN03LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Eagle, COthe pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…Dec 10, 2002 · N252DR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Dec 9, 2002 · N2588Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Arecibo, PRThe pilots failure to follow the normal takeoff checklist (Wing Flaps-Up) and failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall.Dec 6, 2002 · N11294 · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Harrison, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and the exceedance of the manufactured limits, which resulted in an in flight break-up. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the clouds.Dec 4, 2002 · N210CT · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Twentynine Palm, CAThe improper use of carburetor heat, and the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Dec 3, 2002 · N50346 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to remove all water from the airplane's fuel supply during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.Dec 1, 2002 · N270JS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-211 · Minneapolis, MNThe cabin flight crew not verifying the galley service cart had been properly stowed prior to departure, which resulted in the inadvertent deployment of the galley service cart during initial climb after takeoff.Nov 29, 2002 · N324US · No damageNTSB FTW03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShepherd Kolb Mark III · Norfork, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the trees.Nov 28, 2002 · N4672D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA049Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGirard RV-4 · Homer, LAThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were fog and trees.Nov 25, 2002 · N5246 · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Rigby, IDThe pilot's selection of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation and a complete power loss during the initial climb. A contributing factor was the ditch which the aircraft impacted during the forced landing resulting in the collapse of…Nov 23, 2002 · N9526U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Weiner, ARThe loss of engine power due to a compressor stall for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.Nov 20, 2002 · N502RS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Longville, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain/landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing. The low altitude at the time of power loss was a contributing factor.Nov 15, 2002 · N36315 · DestroyedNTSB SEA03FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · San Andreas, CALoss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.Nov 13, 2002 · N32FW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.Nov 11, 2002 · N1072N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chino, CAthe pilot's failure to understand his IFR clearance, which resulted in a diversion of his attention during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.Nov 10, 2002 · N69DG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Dodge Center, MNThe loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.Nov 9, 2002 · N2935B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Wheatfield, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind condition. Factors to the accident were the gusting wind condition and the inadvertent stall at a low altitude.Nov 9, 2002 · N253R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately remove frost/ice from the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush during the takeoff/initial climb.Nov 9, 2002 · N80948 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArima Kolb Fire Star II · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to remove contaminated fuel from the airplane's fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff.Nov 1, 2002 · N8199 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Porter, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Oct 31, 2002 · N1317E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog.Oct 30, 2002 · N3998Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHubbard StddHmltn GlasairIIS · Chino, CAFuel starvation for undetermined reasons.Oct 29, 2002 · N98TR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.Oct 27, 2002 · N994RV · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's decision to take off with a known equipment deficiency, and his failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) following a loss of engine power to one of the airplane's two engines for undetermined reasons, which resulted in descent and an impact with terrain.Oct 22, 2002 · N5247A · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Middlesboro, KYThe pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency. Factors related to the accident were the loss of engine power of the left engine due to a failure of the left engine-driven and electric fuel pumps, and inadequate maintenance.Oct 22, 2002 · N8770Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA013Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601 · Agua Dulce, CAthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall mush. The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for departure, considering the uphill gradient, the wind direction, and a takeoff path into rising terrain are…Oct 20, 2002 · N700US · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Van Nuys, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.Oct 19, 2002 · N9483W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-222 · Boston, MAAn inadvertant collision with birds during the initial climb out.Oct 19, 2002 · N607UA · Minor damageNTSB DEN03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHildebrandt Rutan/Defiant · Watkins, COthe pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in his forgetting to lower the nose landing gear. Contributing factors included the pilot's attention being diverted by the loss of oil pressure on the rear engine due to a broken oil pressure sensor line,…Oct 19, 2002 · N219DF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA008Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Trenton, NJA power loss, due to failure of the No. 1 bearing, which was a result of previous electrical discharge damage (EDD). Factors were the low ceiling and a wet runway.Oct 16, 2002 · N96WF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 13, 2002 · N6542J · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03TA003Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech A200 · Cleveland, OHInadequate operating clearance between the ring gear and pinion gear during the manufacturing process resulting in the failure of the landing gear actuator gear ring.Oct 9, 2002 · N200NG · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Newcastle, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during takeoff. A factor was the reduced light conditions.Oct 9, 2002 · N18917 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 15A · Somerset, PAThe mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure. A factor was the power lines in the forced landing area.Oct 7, 2002 · N6652N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti L1019 · Midland, TXThe loss of engine power resulting from a loose "B" nut on the line going from the bleed air filter to the fuel control unit. Also causal was the inadequate maintenence of the fuel control unit and filters during the last conditional inspection.Oct 6, 2002 · N2069W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Challenger II · Porterville, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 5, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03GA001Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Rialto, CAan engine deceleration event due to a loose HMU fuel line fitting, which was a result of inadequate maintenance procedures in the 100/300-hour inspection. Also causal was the flying pilot's and pilot-in-command's delayed recognition of the power loss, as well…Oct 4, 2002 · N625SB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeagle B.206 Basset · West Carrollton, OHThe pilots inadequate preflight inspection, his operation of the airplane with an overdue annual inspection, and his failure to maintain airspeed after the failure of an engine which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was…Oct 2, 2002 · N72KB · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTanner Kitfox · Coldwater, MIThe low altitude at which an undetermined loss of engine power occurred following takeoff.Oct 2, 2002 · N633KF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA200Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · West Creek, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed.Sep 30, 2002 · N5556Q · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Irvington, ALThe loss of engine power due to internal contamination (rust and water) of the servo fuel injector resulting in it flowing approximately half of the required fuel flow at full throttle. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot…Sep 29, 2002 · N2963R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA297Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPaige Kolb MK III · Fresno, CAthe student pilot's excessive rotation and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in a stall.Sep 27, 2002 · N6124U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Gatesville, TXThe loss of engine power to the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.Sep 26, 2002 · N382MR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA292Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Ankeny, IAThe pilot applied an excessive angle of bank and failed to maintain terrain clearance. An additonal factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.Sep 24, 2002 · N8782P · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Del Rio, TXThe loss of engine power due to the low-pressure pump separating internally. Contributing factors were the deterioration of the fuel pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 21, 2002 · N9486S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Bethel, AKThe instructor pilot's inadequate preflight by his failure to remove all frost from the wings prior to takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.Sep 20, 2002 · N144Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Canadaigua, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Sep 16, 2002 · N201ZC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, ALThe intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.Sep 16, 2002 · N440CM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burtonsville, MDThe failure of the tailrotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.Sep 15, 2002 · N336SP · Substantial damage